flamethrower


flame·throw·er

noun \-ˌthrō-ər\

Definition of FLAMETHROWER

1
: a device that expels from a nozzle a burning stream of liquid or semiliquid fuel under pressure
2
: a pitcher who throws hard : a fastball pitcher

First Known Use of FLAMETHROWER

1917

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